Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

I thank the Deputy for raising the matter and I recognise the presence in the Gallery of the residents concerned. I will make the Deputy's request known to the Minister of State, Deputy Penrose, who has responsibility for housing and planning, with regard to a meeting between him and the residents concerned. I am glad to inform the Deputy that on Monday I will meet Joe Horan and the staff of South Dublin County Council and I will raise the matter. Although I have no responsibility for this matter, it arises in the functional area in which I live and I have no difficulty in raising the matter with South Dublin County Council. I will send Joe Horan a copy of the Deputy's remarks and ask that the issue be addressed at our Monday meeting.

I presume the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government is willing to examine any report. It should be published and does not need to be put in the library of the House. This is a housing authority function, and ultimately a matter for South Dublin County Council's housing department as the housing authority responsible. If it requests additional support from the Department I am sure the Department will consider it given all of the circumstances.

It is also fair to state that work has taken place. I am sure residents are of the view that not enough has happened but under the circumstances we must ensure the work continues and that the project work is mapped out in terms of time and resources so local people can see the mistakes, appalling and all as they are, can be resolved for the community so it is an area in which people want to live and of which they are proud. I will ensure the Minister of State is aware of the Deputy's comments.

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